Painter Jobs in USA

Job Description

The Painter is responsible for applying protective and finish coatings to sheet metal building components, ensuring professional, durable finishes that meet customer specifications and quality standards for custom projects in the oil and gas, marine, and energy markets.

Schedule: Monday to Friday 2:30pm to 12am | Occassional Saturdays

Accountabilities

• Inspect surfaces to assess readiness for painting.

• Prepare assemblies by cleaning, masking, and priming as needed.

• Identify and address surface imperfections before coating application.

• Mix primers, paints, and coatings according to specifications and manufacturer guidelines.

• Apply coatings using spray guns, brushes, or rollers based on job requirements.

• Follow drawing specifications to ensure correct colors, thickness, and coverage.

• Achieve smooth, consistent finishes free of runs, drips, or imperfections.

• Apply multiple coats as required, allowing proper drying time between applications.

• Inspect finished surfaces to verify conformance to specifications.

• Measure coating thickness and document results as required.

• Identify defects and perform touch-ups or corrections as needed.

• Maintain accurate records for quality control purposes.

• Maintain spray guns, hoses, and other painting equipment in good working condition.

• Clean and store equipment properly after each use.

• Monitor paint and material inventory and communicate supply needs.

• Follow all safety protocols for working with paints, solvents, and coatings.

• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators and protective clothing.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials according to regulations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required knowledge/Experience

• 2+ years of industrial painting experience in a commercial or manufacturing setting.

• Experience with spray application techniques and equipment.

• Familiarity with primers, epoxies, urethanes, and other industrial coatings.

• Skilled in mixing and applying paints to achieve specified finishes.

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and color codes.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

• Understanding of coating systems and proper application techniques.

• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining high standards.

Preferred

• Coating certifications (NACE, SSPC).

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Values

• Safety Focus: Prioritize safety in all actions. Actively follow safety protocols, identify potential hazards, and take immediate steps to correct or report unsafe conditions. Model safe behavior for others and contribute to a culture of workplace safety.

• Have Humanity: Respect the input and ideas of everyone to create the best possible outcome.

• Be Transparent: Value transparency in all interactions, ensuring honesty and openness with each stakeholder.

• Drive Innovation: Seek new ways to improve and take on new challenges.

• Be Resilient: Adapt to the ever-evolving business needs enabled by resourcefulness and agility.

• Always Reliable: Deliver on your commitments and achieve your goals. Show up to work on time and complete your assigned tasks.

• Grit: Learn new things, actively seek feedback, and training.

• Ownership Mindset: Take full responsibility for the quality and efficiency of your work. Proactively identify issues, offer solutions, and follow through. Treat company resources and goals as your own.

Performance Metrics

• This position is jointly accountable to achieve targets on the following measures to help drive organizational and department success

• Attendance & Punctuality: Maintain 97% attendance rate with minimal tardiness.

• Teamwork & Communication: Receive positive feedback from team leaders or operators on responsiveness and attitude.

• Continuous Improvement Participation: Actively contribute at least one improvement idea per quarter.

• Safety Compliance: Zero safety violations or incidents; full adherence to PPE and safety protocol.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This is a FLSA non-exempt position paid on an hourly basis. Overtime may be required based on production demands, including extended shifts, weekends, or holidays.

• This role is based on the production floor. The position requires standing for extended periods, working around machinery, and adherence to all safety and compliance standards.

• Mobility: Ability to move around the manufacturing plant, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs.

• Manual Dexterity: Occasional use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items up to fifty (50) pounds. All lifting should be done following OSHA standards.

• Visual and Auditory Requirements: Must be able to see and hear well enough to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively with team members.

Additional Information

A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. DVM is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).